If you’re one of my legions of followers, you might have noticed that I’ve been pretty absent lately. Here’s why:

First, I traveled to California over the Fourth of July to spend the holiday with my family.

Party Scene

My brothers and I, floating.

Once I got back from that…well….I simply lost some focus. That quickly turned in to planning for the next little trip, which was up north with Miss Sunshine to spend a few totally radical days with my BFF and her little girl.

Miss Sunshine to the right, Little Bear to the left.

THEN, once we were back from that, I became involved in Camping Prep Craziness, 2009. This past Friday my little family unit went up to Little Pond in the Catskills to rough it for a few nights. It was pretty fabulous, save having to set up camp in a torrential downpour and having the baby adopt some pretty wonky sleeping behaviors both nights.

Camp Breakfast

On top of it all I have been trying to fit in some sewing and stocking of the shop.

This one isn't yet named -- any suggestions?

Sugar Plum

Now I’m back, feeling recharged, facing a few quiet weeks before my next trip back to CA. I hope to find for you some pretty Awesome Items in the coming days. Stay tuned.